Chicken and Roasted Broccoli Salad With Goat Cheese

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
81%
Chicken and Roasted Broccoli Salad With Goat Cheese
45 min.
4
337kcal
17.79%sweetness
100%saltiness
33.97%sourness
51.33%bitterness
56.04%savoriness
55.84%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

This chicken and roasted broccoli salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of tender roasted broccoli, juicy chicken, and creamy goat cheese is simply irresistible. The broccoli is roasted to perfection, with a slight char that adds a depth of flavor to the dish. The garlic and pepper flakes give it a nice kick, while the lemon juice adds a refreshing touch. This salad is not only tasty but also packed with nutrients. It's a good source of protein and vitamin C, and the broccoli provides fiber and antioxidants. The goat cheese adds a nice creamy texture and a tangy flavor that brings all the ingredients together. This salad is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. You can add other vegetables, such as bell peppers or onions, or even throw in some nuts or seeds for an extra crunch. It's perfect as a side dish but can also be a complete meal on its own. So, if you're looking for a delicious and healthy dish to add to your repertoire, this chicken and roasted broccoli salad is definitely worth trying!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 lbs broccoli cut into 1- 2 florets
  •  garlic clove sliced
  • ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 0.5  lemon wedges for garnish ( 2 T)
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • servings oregano dried
  • pinch pepper 
  • 0.5  bell pepper red cut into thin strips
  • pinch pepper red crushed
  • pinch salt 
  • cups chicken shredded cooked
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 500 degrees and place a sturdy baking sheet on the lowest rack.
  2. Heat 2 T olive oil, sliced garlic, and pepper flakes in a small skillet over med-low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is soft and begins to turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken-garlic mixture from heat; stir in oregano and lemon juice.Toss roasted vegetables with the chicken-garlic mixture and an additional 2 T of olive oil in a large salad bowl. Gently fold in the goat cheese crumbles and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories337kcal
Protein33.05%
Fat47.52%
Carbs19.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.65
Glycemic Load
3.57
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.361304347826%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.48mg
Hesperetin
0.63mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.73mg
Kaempferol
15.57mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
6.61mg

Taste

Sweetness:
17.79%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
33.97%
Bitterness:
51.33%
Savoriness:
56.04%
Fattiness:
55.84%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:337.03kcal
16.85%
Fat:18.47g
28.42%
Saturated Fat:6.62g
41.38%
Carbohydrates:16.99g
5.66%
Net Carbohydrates:10.92g
3.97%
Sugar:4.89g
5.44%
Cholesterol:65.54mg
21.85%
Sodium:234.22mg
10.18%
Protein:28.91g
57.82%
Vitamin C:198.67mg
240.82%
Vitamin K:214.23µg
204.03%
Vitamin A:2049.07IU
40.98%
Vitamin B6:0.82mg
40.85%
Vitamin B3:7.14mg
35.68%
Folate:141.53µg
35.38%
Phosphorus:350.66mg
35.07%
Selenium:23.69µg
33.85%
Manganese:0.6mg
30.16%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.44%
Potassium:860.8mg
24.59%
Fiber:6.07g
24.28%
Vitamin B5:2.1mg
20.98%
Vitamin E:3.04mg
20.28%
Iron:3.4mg
18.9%
Copper:0.37mg
18.42%
Calcium:167.37mg
16.74%
Magnesium:66.78mg
16.69%
Zinc:2.26mg
15.05%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.93%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.28%
Source:Foodista